Hidilyn Diaz is the #1 most talked-about athlete globally on Facebook

Following her historic win at the Tokyo Olympics 2020, Hidilyn Diaz was recognized as the most searched athlete on Facebook. Hidilyn Diaz ended the country's gold-medal drought by winning its first gold medal after beating out China’s Liao Quiyun.

After her historic achievement, fans all over the world have rallied behind her on social media, specifically on Facebook and Instagram, by giving her an outpouring of support and recognition. The newly crowned gold medalist is the most-mentioned athlete on Facebook.

Gipulihan ni Diaz si American nga gymnast nga si Simone Biles ug ang Brazilian nga skateboarder nga si Rayssa Leal. Sa laing bahin, siya usab ang ikatulo nga pinakamention sa Instagram sa tibuok kalibutan sa milabay nga 24 ka oras.

Furthermore, the Philippines sits as the country that talks mostly about the Olympics on the said platform outperforming larger countries like the United States and India. The Philippine flag is also the third most-used emoji on the app during the same time period.